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Propagation of viral-size particles in lymph and blood after subcutaneous inoculation.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  10901498     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
OBJECTIVE: We investigated the propagation of viral-size particles by lymph and blood after subcutaneous injection. METHODS: In the canine model, transport of [99mTc] sulfur colloid particles of different sizes was studied in different settings in venous blood and lymph for 45 minutes after inoculation. RESULTS: The mean arrival time of particles in the blood was 2.10+/-0.46 minutes and 8.87+/-1.72 minutes in the lymph. Lymph flow in the canine leg was 28.79 +/-2.09) microl/min and was increased by leg massage. The particle concentration was 1000 times higher in the lymph fluid than in blood. Particle flux values were comparable in blood and lymph. The accumulation of particles in blood initially rose faster than in lymph. Accumulation in lymph rises slower but continues longer and reaches higher values. Ninety percent of the inoculum remains at the injection site for at least 45 minutes. Particle size matters more in blood distribution. Leg massage enhances particle transport by lymph. CONCLUSIONS: After subcutaneous injection, viral-size particles initially arrive in the blood and later in the lymph. Accumulation in lymph and blood increases for a prolonged time after inoculation. Results suggest possibilities for limiting the spread of infectious matter by early local antiviral treatment.
Authors:
A A Fokin; F Robicsek; T N Masters; G W Schmid-Schönbein; S H Jenkins
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Microcirculation (New York, N.Y. : 1994)     Volume:  7     ISSN:  1073-9688     ISO Abbreviation:  Microcirculation     Publication Date:  2000 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2000-11-21     Completed Date:  2000-11-21     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9434935     Medline TA:  Microcirculation     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  193-200     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Heineman Medical Research Laboratories, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC 28203, USA. afokin@carolinas.org
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Dogs
Equipment Contamination
Injections, Subcutaneous
Lymphatic System / physiology*
Massage
Models, Animal
Needlestick Injuries* / virology
Particle Size
Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid / administration & dosage,  blood,  pharmacokinetics*
Viremia
Virus Diseases / blood,  prevention & control,  transmission
Viruses*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid

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